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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 400.98 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 400.98 and 203.44 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 400.98 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/400.98 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 400.98 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 81,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,575.37/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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